itsabreeze2me

Good morning,

I don't usually post here but, thought I'd put in my experience as a fairly new machine embroiderer. I've done t-shirts, towels, sweatshirts, blankets, hats. Currently trying my hand at working with organza to make an ornament.

When I've done t-shirts, I use Terial Magic sprayed on the t-shirt. It can be found on Amazon. It make the t-shirt stiff so, it isn't stretchy. I hoop a medium weight tear away stabilizer to the hoop and spray with Spray Bond basting spray. I then float the t-shirt and apply a clear wash away stabilizer on top and pin to secure. Never had a problem using this method. Recently I didn't for a heavy satin stitched letters and did have some puckering. My fault as I didn't want to do the extra step with Terial Magic. Live and learn.
Maybe this will help...worth a try.

I've never used rayon thread, only polyester but I'd love to try it. Only reason I haven't is because I read that rayon is mostly used for things that aren't washed often.

I'm no expert but, agree with Rhonda K.